Yang Min-hyeok has been speaking about his move to Tottenham Hotspur in January and the advice Heung-min Son has been giving him.
Yang will officially become a Tottenham player on January 1 and is expected to travel to London next month to start gearing up for life in North London.
Spurs paid £3 million last summer to capture the teenager’s signature and he has spent the first-half of the season back on loan in the K-League.
Yang helped Gangwon FC to achieve their highest-ever league position as they secured the runners-up spot in the K-League.
Yang Min-hyeok on Heung-min Son preparing him for Tottenham move
Yang Min-hyeok has revealed that he wants to emulate what Heung-min Son has achieved at Tottenham and is particularly keen to become as dangerous in front of goal as his fellow countryman.
Yang said: “I want to be like Son Heung-min at Tottenham. I especially want to emulate his shooting and finishing skills. Son Heung-min emphasized the importance of learning English the most.
“I’m studying English as well. I’ve been taking regular English lessons, but since I still use Korean more than English, I have my limitations. However, I plan to build a foundation and learn by facing challenges. He also told me that playing in the EPL is by no means easy.”
The 18-year-old added that he is keen to get to London as soon as possible as he wants to make an immediate impact on Ange Postecoglou’s team. “Adjusting to a culture that’s different from Korea after moving to London, England is crucial. I want to adapt to Tottenham quickly and play in matches as soon as possible,” said Yang.
Yang Min-hyeok’s stats for the 2024 season
Yang produced 12 goals and five assists in 37 league appearances for Gangwon and claimed one Player of the Month award.
The 18-year-old played a key role in Gangwon enjoying their best-ever top-flight campaign finish in the Korean top division.
| Stat | Total |
| Played | 37 |
| Goals | 12 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Shots | 54 |
| Shots on target | 27 |
| Chances created | 35 |
| Successful dribbles | 36 |
| Dribble success | 37.1% |
Yang is unlikely to make an immediate impact at Tottenham, although it is clear Spurs have managed to land themselves a hugely talented player.
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